One part of the assignment asks you to select width and load as variables for a 3d optimal surface plot and plot the solution of the optimization problem to minimize deflection at each of the width / load combinations. This tutorial example shows how to do this same activity but for the alternative problem of minimizing weight.

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This introductory assignment is designed as a means of demonstrating the optimization capabilities of a number of software packages. Below are tutorials for solving this problem with a number of software tools.

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This introductory assignment is designed as a means of demonstrating the optimization capabilities of a number of software packages. Below are tutorials for solving this problem with a number of software tools. Below are a few step-by-step tutorials.

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This introductory assignment is designed as a means of demonstrating the optimization capabilities of a number of software packages. Below are tutorials for solving this problem with a number of software tools.

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This introductory assignment is designed as a means of demonstrating the optimization capabilities of a number of software packages. Below are tutorials for solving this problem with a number of software tools.

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This introductory assignment is designed as a means of demonstrating the optimization capabilities of a number of software packages. Below are tutorials for solving this problem with a number of software tools.

A design of the truss is specified by a unique set of values for the analysis variables: height (H), diameter, (d), thickness (t), separation distance (B), modulus of elasticity (E), and material density (rho). Suppose we are interested in designing a truss that has a minimum weight, will not yield, will not buckle, and does not deflect "excessively,” and so we decide our model should calculate weight, stress, buckling stress and deflection.